YEREVAN. – The criminal case under investigation into a 57-year-old resident of Khashtarak village causing serious bodily and psychological harm to his underage grandchildren has found out that his 28-year-old daughter also had regularly beaten her five minor children, as well as her brother's two underage sons, the Information and Public Relations Department of the Investigative Committee of Armenia informed.

A new criminal case was initiated in connection with this incident, and a decision was made to merge the two criminal cases and continue the investigation under one proceeding.

The seven kids have been recognized as the injured parties.

A forensic medical examination has been ordered for them.

The aforesaid 28-year-old resident of Khashtarak was detained on Thursday.

The investigation continues.